The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11 & Luke 24:44-53) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

Before His departure from Earth, Jesus gave His disciples some special instructions and promises. These words of hope and comfort are for us, too. We have an important job to do, but the Holy Spirit gives us the power to do His work! There are a lot of things in life that we have to prepare for and patiently walk through step by step. In the same way, Jesus calls us to patiently await His return, and meanwhile, to tell others of His love and continue sharing it with them! He is always present with us and gives us strength.  

Jesus did not leave us alone, but departed from Earth temporarily to prepare a place for us. He gave us the task of carrying on his work, but He also sent the Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen us with His power. Jesus will return someday, but His presence is with us always! He will help with all our needs. 

Passage: Acts 1:1-11 (Also see Luke 24:44-53)

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade 

Materials Needed: Construction paper; glue; markers or crayons; tape; scissors; decorative supplies; balloons; cups; items related to air travel; pipe cleaners; cotton balls; Bibles.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson. 
• Watch the video example for the craft projects.
• Watch the video Bible story “Jesus Ascension” from Saddleback Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible story “God's Story:Acts” from Crossroads Kids
• For more free illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
• Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
• Stand-alone lesson plan
• 17-pages of teaching material
• Instant digital download
• Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
• Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Attention Keeping Activities

• Object Lesson with video demonstration
  
• Game Suggestions
• Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
• Craft Ideas with video demonstration 
• Coloring Page
• Word Find Worksheet
• Memory Verse Poster

More Resources Online

Ascension Sunday School Lesson for Kids

Luke 24:44-53 Children's Sermon Lesson

Kids Bible Lesson on the Ascension of Jesus

Youth Ministry Bible Lesson  

Acts 1:1-11 NIV  In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach  (2)  until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.  (3)  After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.  (4)  On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.  (5)  For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."  (6)  Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?"  (7)  He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.  (8)  But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  (9)  After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.  (10)  They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.  (11)  "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

Luke 24:44-53 NIV  He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."  (45)  Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.  (46)  He told them, "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,  (47)  and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.  (48)  You are witnesses of these things.  (49)  I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."  (50)  When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.  (51)  While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.  (52)  Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.  (53)  And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.